Event Overview

Call for Proposals

Call for Proposals

Proposal Submission

Non-Members, 3-step process

You are not required to be a member of the CCA to submit a proposal. However, each presenter must have a profile within the CCA's system.

1. Review the CCA's guidelines and criteria below.
   
2. Prior to submitting your proposal, please have each presenter complete a profile by clicking here.
3. Once you have completed a profile and reviewed the information below, please submit a proposal by clicking here.

Members of the CCA

Review the CCA's guidelines and criteria below. Once completed, please submit a proposal by clicking here.

Proposal Timeline

• April 17th, 2023: Announce Call for Proposals;
• April 17th - June 2nd, 2023: Window for Submissions. Papers will not be accepted earlier than April 17th or after June 2nd, 2023;
• June 9th, 2023: Speakers Selected;
• June 19th, 2023: Full Program Released.

Submission Options

For the Annual 2023 Conference, only 60 Minute Education Sessions are available.

Suggested Presentation Topics

• Child and Adolescent Counseling
• Counselor Education and Supervision
• Trauma, Crisis, Suicide, Grief and Loss
• Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling
• Ethics and Legal Issues
• Military Issues and Veterans
• Multicultural Diversity, Social Justice and LGBTQ+ issues
• Private/Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, etc.)
• Substance Use Disorders Treatment
• Telemental Health and Related Issues
• Wellness and Self-Care

Presentation Information Requested in the Proposal

Please note: you are not able to "Save Your Progress" in the proposal process.

• Session Presenter(s) Name
• Title of Session (Max of 100 characters);
• Relevant degree(s), license(s), and/or certification(s);
• Primary Presenter's license information;
• Primary Session Presenter Qualifications (Max of 500 characters);
• Session Summary: Used in Conference Mobile Program (Max of 500 characters);
• Scholarly Summary: A brief academic summary of the content you intend to present on. (Max of 2000 characters);
• References: A preliminary list of academic/scholarly sources you expect will inform your session;
• Learning Objectives of Session: Strong objectives answer the question, "Participants in this educational session will be able to..." You are asked to submit a minimum of three objectives, but no more than five.

Rubric and Scoring Process

Submitted proposals are blind-reviewed and scored by a minimum of three professional counselors. Presenter names are withheld from the reviewer, while all other information is made available to the reviewers, including any file uploads.

Proposals are scored using a standardized rubric. Each rubric row is scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 being the highest score one can earn in each row. The score for each row is totaled and submitted as a single score to the Conference Committee for consideration.

Rubric Rows

• The proposal is written in a clear, professional style;
• The rationale for why this topic/presentation is needed is strong and persuasive;
• Proposal objectives show clear expectations for the participants' learning;
• The topic/presentation would attract mental health professionals and attendees;
• The presentation would actively engage those attending the session;
• The presentation would present sound, useful, new information.

Keynotes

Keynotes

Kim Collins, North Range Behavioral Health CEO

2023 Annual Conference Keynote Speaker

Kim Collins has worked in behavioral health for more than 15 years and has been with North Range for 8 years. Most recently, she served as North Range’s Chief Clinical Officer where she provided organization-wide leadership for clinical operations to support the agency’s strategic vision and plan. Before that, Collins was the Administrative Director of North Range's Youth and Family programs and the Crisis Teams.

Prior to joining the North Range team, Collins was the Director of Clinical Programs at Diversus Health (formerly Aspen Pointe) and the Regional Operations Director at Centennial Mental Health. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Relations with a minor in Social Work; Masters of Science in Education focused on Community Counseling; and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado.

Hotel/Travel/Food

Hotel/Travel/Food

Sponsor Fees

Once your registration is complete, please direct your company logos to conference@coloradocounselingassociation.org

The Colorado Counseling Association values the contributions made by companies like yours who share the vision and objectives of our members in the counseling profession.

The CCA Annual Conference is a venue for your company to demonstrate your dedication to helping provide education, products and services to today's counseling professionals and those who are future leaders. Your sponsorship not only provides excellent branding and engagement for your company, but also a place to share your insights, leadership, promote awareness, and showcase your commitment to serving this important industry.

The CCA has several sponsorship opportunities that meet the size and need of your organization. To promote your company and demonstrate your commitment to the mental health profession through a sponsorship opportunity, begin the registration process below.

Exhibitor Fees

The Colorado Counseling Association values the contributions made by companies like yours who share the vision and objectives of our members in the counseling profession. The CCA Annual Conference provides reasonably priced branding and engagement opportunities for your company, university, or practice.

The CCA Annual Conference has limited exhibitor opportunities. To secure a few remaining booths, begin the registration process below.

Once your registration is complete, please direct your company logos to conference@coloradocounselingassociation.org

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